In my artwork I try to evoke emotions from the scene. That emotion may come directly from the image I captured with the camera, or I often use Photoshop, watercolors, a dark room or other tools to enhance what I’ve captured. I use both digital and traditional film cameras in my work, depending on my goals for the project.
As a certified California Naturalist, I spend a lot of time observing the intricacies of the natural world. My fascination with mammals, birds and urban and rural landscapes is clear in my work. I tell stories about environments and their inhabitants, documenting the interactions among species, whether they be sandhill cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge or people in the streets. My goal is to capture the individuality of each living thing and how it interacts with others and its world.
With common natural histories in mind, I begin with my camera in various places and, like a detective, try to discover the characteristics and mannerisms that we all share. From there, I use tools to help extract that meaning or emotion from the images I capture.
I am a member of the San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, City Art Cooperative Gallery, and ArtSpan. You can contact me at bcataldo@gmail.com.
Recent Juried Shows:
Drawing Room SF: SuperHyperLocal • July–Sept 2025
Hunt and Gather: Sunset Pride 2025 • June–August 2025
Drawing Room SF: Alt-Process Photography • Oct 2024–January 2025
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Artists Choice – Oct 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Motion – Sept 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Hue and Me – May 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • I AM! – April 2024
Drawing Room SF: Women Rising • March–June 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Street Life – February 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Textures, Patterns and Shapes – January 2024
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Being Human – December 2023
San Francisco Women Artist’s Gallery • Artistic Vision – November 2023
Drawing Room SF: The Avenues • Sept–Dec 2023
Live Worms Gallery: The Elizabeth Show • January–March 2023
bethcataldo.com 